Copperhead (DC Comics)

Copperhead is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, mostly as enemies of the superhero Batman.

Female variations appeared in Batman: Arkham Origins, and in live action on the first season of Gotham (named Larissa Diaz), portrayed by Lesley-Ann Brandt.

The first Copperhead first appeared in The Brave and the Bold #78 (July 1968) and was created by Bob Haney and Bob Brown.

The criminal known as Copperhead first appeared in Gotham City in a copperhead costume. He commits numerous thefts before being apprehended by Batman and Batgirl. Copperhead then turns to more deadly pursuits as a super-assassin, constricting victims to death with his costume's tail.

At various times, he fought Hawk and Dove, Superboy, and Jack Knight, in addition to joining the original incarnation of Secret Society of Super Villains. Copperhead used the travel opportunities his freelance career afforded him to pursue his hobby of collecting transistor radios.

In Underworld Unleashed, Copperhead sells his soul to the demon Neron in exchange for power and is transformed into a snake hybrid.

Copperhead is later killed by Manhunter (Kate Spencer). He is resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night before being killed by several Lanterns.

Teen Titans (vol. 3) #56 featured a team of villains called the "Terror Titans", legacy villains whose mantles are inherited from older villains. One of the members shown is identified as Copperhead and appears visually as the character prior to the deal with Neron. The story did not reveal any information about the character or provide context with regard to previous stories.